Journey To Serendipol

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Journey To Serendipol

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Journey to Serendipol - Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade and Organic Coconut Oil from Sri Lanka
About Journey to Serendipol: What does sustainable business look like? What is true fair trade, from root to fruit? Journey to Serendipol (8 minutes) documents the development of Dr. Bronner’s fair trade sister company Serendipol in Sri Lanka-growing out of a tsunami relief effort in 2004 to become the world’s foremost source of certified fair trade and organic virgin coconut oil. Hear the voices of some of the 1,200 organic farmers and 300 staff members who grow and process coconuts for Serendipol’s plant in Kuliyapitiya, as they talk about the project’s impact on local community development. Serendipol serves as a model for fair trade projects around the world.
Executive Producer: Ryan Fletcher | Produced By: Dr. Bronner’s, Gather Films, Movement Media | Directed By: Casey Suchan | Edited By: Casey Suchan & Sasha Perry | Director of Photography: Richard Briglia | For More Information: www.drbronner.com

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@april4792 8 жыл бұрын

Dr. Bronner’s is even more fantastic then I thought. Fair Trade started in Sri Lanka after the 2004 Tsunami took 30,000 lives. Part of being fair trade is fair terms for all of the employees, including regular work for them. Nothing is wasted in the production of organic coconut oil from the tree. Workers have been able to receive bonus, once they got a 3 month bonus. Their fair trade funding helps to finish projects, including grants given to the community to help with development such as indoor plumbing and electricity for remote villages. I’ve loved Dr. Bronner’s for a long while now, and I can honestly see that it goes deeper then just a great product. The company cares deeply about the environmental impact of production as well as the employees and farmers that have helped make the company a success. Most employers forget about the people who helped substantiate their business. Kudos to Dr. Bronner, and thank your for sharing this video.

@clarissalion4777 3 жыл бұрын

This coconut oil is absolutely superb. I'm grateful to have access to such a nourishing product that's creation practices absolute fair trade. You have a customer for life.

@michelel5510 8 жыл бұрын

Love this! Love the fair trade, love Serendipol supporting its employees. Parents had to pay for supplies for school that would take away from their earnings, now that's covered! Love that nothing is wasted from the coconut tree and how many benefit from all the jobs!

@eviereavis3484 5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea about the fair trade that dr. Bronners participated in. I had heard it but never knew what it exactly was. I hope that one day dr. Bronners goal of uniting human race will be achieved.

@rebeccawetherby8473 8 жыл бұрын

Glad to know I am supporting projects like this when I buy Dr. Bronner's, which is the best anyway!

@pauletteleroy 5 жыл бұрын

I learned that human labor is respected there. Serendipol gives grants every 2 years for home improvement. They give their workers fair and consistent wages. I am really happy I watched this. I already use Dr. Bronner's but to know that they treat their laborers and farmers with respect and care makes a huge difference in my book.

@michalenewinkler2187 8 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Have used Bonners soaps for 30 yrs. Raised my girls with it and they are still using it with their children. Peppermint reminds them of me, Grandma!! I will seek out these products in the future.

@jessicagiraldo3717 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, what didn't I learn!? I always loved Dr. Bronner's but what an amazing thing this company does. The lives they're changing. I very much enjoyed learning about how this company is giving these families who have lost so much hope, and a good chance in life. I especially enjoyed the story of the woman who lost her husband 15 years ago, and to know that this job gave her the opportunity to give her children a roof over their head, food, and education. I also loved the part where every two years they give employees grants for home improvement projects. Keep up the amazing work you do!

@KakatsuHokaze 5 жыл бұрын

I'm literally in tears after watching this video. God Bless all of you!

@glider7448 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making me watch the video. I like ideas of community involvement and personal responsibility. Journey to Serendipol is an example of following your money. If you want to change something, you do it with your dollars.

@alyssapeterpaul2538 8 жыл бұрын

I knew Dr. Bronner's was an amazing company, but I didn't know how amazing until I saw this video. Their work has favored an entire community and that is an incredible thing.

@Bindi_Marc 8 жыл бұрын

I knew what "organic" meant, but not "fair trade." To see that the spirit of fair trade virtually touches every point on this supply chain is incredible.

@celticlass8573 6 жыл бұрын

I've also started making my own shampoo with their baby mild castille soap as an ingredient, and their lavendar castille soap with some water as hand soap in the bathroom. Such fantastic products!

@danielles4157 8 жыл бұрын

I have known about Fair Trade since I was pretty young and that it gives workers and farmers equal wages, but I did not know about everything else that was given. It's amazing to see that there are people in this world that give so much to these people; health, education and better living situations. So many people take for granted what was given to us; there needs to be more projects like this, to show and hopefully change people's mindset on how much they "need".

@celticlass8573 6 жыл бұрын

I've been using this coconut oil for years, it really is the best for both cooking and for body and hair. Add THIS to that...magic!

@ricaa8698 8 жыл бұрын

A touching, informative, and interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

@Celticslovr 8 жыл бұрын

I've been using Dr. Bronner's peppermint oil soap for over 40 years now. I absolutely love it & my life isn't complete without it. I love the company , the business, the way thei Do business and support these people in poorer countries.They are the best!

@jtoddjb 8 жыл бұрын

Dr. Bronner's I hope is a template for the way to do things. Been using the magic bar soap for many years and everything about it is something to be proud of

@congamama3185 8 жыл бұрын

The care, concern and investment made in the farmers, workers, community is inspiring. Your product(s) is one I can use and feel good about~ Talk about a holistic & ethical company!... Well Done!

@octopusmami 8 жыл бұрын

More than ever before I have a strong commit to buy your product! Thanks for the great job!

@battlefieldfan478 7 жыл бұрын

I love this family owned company so happy I only use you guys for everything, from sal suds to 18-one hemp soaps. We are all-one, I'm so happy about seeing lives around the world improve, instead of seeing workers get ripped off their supplies from "mainstream" corps. I will continue to buy and support till the day I die and hopefully I pass along the benefits to my family

@MsMommaBee03 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this inspiring video! I love supporting companies who get their products fair trade, and actually give workers livable wages and the support they need to supportt their families. What a wonderful thing ♡

@oskarponthe992 8 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Enjoyed it. Oskar Ponthe

@markbalcom5217 8 жыл бұрын

The most interesting thing I learned? Well, I knew the gist of this and celebrate it, but what I had hoped to learn was if the high & growing world demand for coconut oil is creating so much coconut trees and not enough other parts of the ecosystem that what is marketed as "sustainable" may not be as much of a sustainably complete ecosystem as I want to believe. Are these coconut farms monocultures? But to the extent that products that extract goods from one place and syphon them off to distant places can be part of a sustainable world, this is a very appealing company.

@astridquotidian 7 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful, good for the community and the environment.

@buskinglankans 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aloka sharing this with us, This is one of the best Ideas which came to reality

@tamealaweltman9291 8 жыл бұрын

what a great company , i also love the idea of giving back to the worker's and there childern and medical care. keep up the good work.

@mimici09 8 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful! The home improvement grant is a truly inspired gift to employees. If only we saw more of this in the U.S.

@moonlit51 8 жыл бұрын

The only coconut oil I use, for cooking and recipes. Thank you Dr Bronner's family.

@tonisyring9614 5 жыл бұрын

wow,what a great company,i would love to give the lady a huge hug,what a kind,strong women,i'm sorry for the loss of her husband,all the children seem so happy and content,and of course those beautiful coconuts,thank you for sharing this inf o,i have enjoyed seeing this video and i am a huge coconut user inside and out.

@AdilKhan-ni3bi 8 жыл бұрын

Good Job keep it up !!!

@maryholland6456 5 жыл бұрын

What did I learn? I never knew Dr. Bronner's had a sister company! I love your company and everything it stands for! Please, don't ever stop making these amazing products.

@karenhand5867 8 жыл бұрын

How amazing! This brought tears to my eyes. I had no idea Serendipol existed and I wish they could act a as a business model for all companies. Thank you Dr. Bronner's...always keeping it real.

@aliciagallego1350 8 жыл бұрын

Truely living up to Dr. Bronner's mission. Love the business model wish more companies worked this way.

@MKrynott 8 жыл бұрын

I am learning how to love my body by using the chemical free products, which it not that difficult to do by using your products. Thank you

@marytruelove732 8 жыл бұрын

This video touched my heart. Thank you

@misscountrygirlswag1 5 жыл бұрын

I loved learning how deep fair trade goes. I knew what it meant but seeing how much it benefits everyone in the process is inspirational

@k8lynmae 7 жыл бұрын

I try to only consume and use Sri Lankan coconut products. I love your products--especially the Eucalyptus ones !!

@ajxanderwolf118 8 жыл бұрын

I really like the housing improvment grant. Seems like a nicer place to work than some of the min wage jobs in the states.

@htb8791 8 жыл бұрын

How inspiring! I love this company even more.

@vietashroffoliver2521 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite and truly magic soaps. I've been using them for the past 30 years. Nothing matches the wonder of these ethical soaps. Just a pity it dreadful as a shampoo. Keep up the great work.